Region
East Asia
China’s BRI and its High-Speed Railways to Nowhere
By James Guild
The railway projects being built under the Belt and Road Initiative offer marginal economic benefits at exorbitant costs.
What Do Chinese People Think of the US Election?
By Aadil Brar
Chinese state media call the U.S. election chaotic and costly, while social media users can't stop talking about it.
How Will North Korea Greet the Biden Administration?
By Liang Tuang Nah
Pyongyang will want to remind the Biden administration that the North is not to be ignored. The region should brace for destabilizing action.
Why Hasn’t China Congratulated Joe Biden?
By Shannon Tiezzi
China is keeping its head low for the simple reason that it has nothing to gain by doing anything different.
Why International Sanctions on Hong Kong May Not Work as Expected
By Jin Kai
The moves announced so far are mostly symbolic – and far from enough to change Beijing’s calculus.
Recent Wins and Defeats for the CCP’s Global Media Influence Campaign
By Sarah Cook
Some tactics have been productive, but others are fueling a backlash.
South Korea’s After-School Child Care Workers Strike for Better Working Conditions
By Mitch Shin
Workers want the government to guarantee pay for their extra working hours and stop a move to shift management of the industry from schools to local governments.
Is China a New Colonial Power?
By Amitai Etzioni
How well do the claims of neocolonialism stand up?
Lam Says Next US President Should Not Interfere in Hong Kong
By Associated Press
During a visit to Beijing, Hong Kong's leader denounced U.S. sanctions targeting the national security law.
What Does Biden’s Election Win Mean for the South Korean Economy?
By Kyle Ferrier
The Biden administration will have important ramifications for U.S.-South Korea economics ties, from the KORUS FTA to the TPP.
China and the World: Can China Lead?
By Jongsoo Lee
An interview with William Kirby on China's ambitions, soft power, and education.
As Taiwan Watches US Election, It May Need Time to Trust a Biden Administration
By Nick Aspinwall
Joe Biden projects as a strong supporter of Taiwan should he win the presidency, but people in Taiwan still feel jilted by perceived slights by past Democratic administrations.